He says it's for protection. I don't have one! Do you think there's something more behind this?
2007-07-27 17:35:23 · 20 answers · asked by Brownie52 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I would have to know your husband, but if mine did that, I woundn't be happy. Ask him what encouraged him to want one.
2007-07-27 17:38:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would wonder what has prompted him to suddenly feel like there is something he needs to defend himself against. If he had always carried one that is one thing. But you have known him a long time, and he suddenly wants to carry a gun? My husband has knives hidden all over the place "just in case", and has shown me what to do if someone attacks me or breaks into the house. If he just started this behaviour yesterday, I would be saying "OK, honey, who did you piss off and how big is he???!" If you feel OK about the gun and it really seems like he just wants to generally feel "safer," why don't you both get one and go to the range together for target practice, take some kind of course or whatever? (I have never had one, so in my naivete I don't know if a safety course is mandatory for a new gun owner, or if you can just buy one and carry it.)
PS: I totally agree with mysihba's answer.
2007-07-28 15:34:20 · answer #2 · answered by hettie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Given no other info about him, your relationship, his history, etc. this seems to boil down to the liberal/conservative----pro gun/anti gun debate.
I carry one everyday concealed and have for years, legaly. I believe I have a right to do so and I choose to NOT become a victim and if in a position to do so ...help others to not become a victim.
One previous answer was right one....he or anybody carrying had better KNOW when to use it and not....the responsibility that goes with it are not always addressed....and one really, really needs training....not only in the laws, justified use...but the mind set, and all the tricks at avoiding a confrontation....and constantly observing for potential problems or red flags....and new ways of doing things and thinking.....how you approach your parked car....look in the back seat...where you park...on and on...without being paranoid...just a slightly elevated sense of awareness. Nothing would change the mind of the anti gun people, but for many, if they had instruction and understanding of guns perhaps they would not find it more acceptable to get raped, watch their wife get raped, kids killed.....than be able to stop it from happening with a gun....and waiting for the cops to get there when it's way, way too late
2007-07-28 02:10:25 · answer #3 · answered by mysihba 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Find out what happened to make him want to do this. Especially if it is really out of character for him. But on the other hand I am a great believer in being able to protect ones self. I am an avid gun owner as is all of my family. But the responsibility that goes with carriing one is great as well. When someone pulls a loaded gun, they have to be aware that this something that can't be taken back. It is a life altering decision that has no rewind button or reverse. You literally are taking your life and the life of someone else in your hands with the metal object in your hand. Accepting that responsibility is mandatory before anyone can carry one. This is something that HAS to be thought out and rethought out before getting one. Good Luck
2007-07-28 00:45:53 · answer #4 · answered by Praire Crone 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Maybe, maybe not. I would ask what he needs protection from. Truthfully I do not like guns especially when children are grandchildren are in the home or there often.
But I didn't think you could carry a loaded gun...maybe I am wrong. It seems pretty useless for protection if its not loaded though.
2007-07-28 00:40:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yikes! You want to be careful. Unless he has a permit for that thing, he is toast in jail for years. I'd suggest he gets an extremely solid gun permit from the ACTUAL people, and then keeps it in the glove box- with the permit. Otherwise, say sianara to your relationship.
God Bless!
**Carrie**
2007-07-28 00:39:51 · answer #6 · answered by Tall&Lovely 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just remember... If he's carrying a gun for protection and drops it or something (which could so easily happen), then it's in the other guys hands and it will be HIS life on the line...
2007-07-28 00:40:56 · answer #7 · answered by arcane.icemage 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
We can't tell if there is something more behind this since we don't know either of you. Sounds like he wants to exercise his 2nd Amendment right. Not sure what the big deal is. If you want one as well, get one!
2007-07-28 01:18:19 · answer #8 · answered by oracleofohio 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sounds to me like he already carries around a small weapon in his pocket... why would he want another one. I would try to talk him out of it. Good luck.
2007-07-28 01:26:58 · answer #9 · answered by No More 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If he thinks he needs protection maybe he has offended someone and that person might want to kill him. Maybe he has an affair with someone's wife and the man found out. Maybe he wants to kill you. Be careful.
2007-07-28 11:10:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
there may or may not be but you should be more worried about him being sent to prison for 2 1/2 years on a gun charge ......my husband just finished his sentence and I'll tell you this his prison time will be hell for you as well!
2007-07-28 01:00:00 · answer #11 · answered by im whats up! 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋